How to manage PHP Versions and Domain PHP Configuration in cPanel (CloudLinux & EasyApache)

Overview

This guide explains how to change your website's PHP version using cPanel.

There are two possible interfaces depending on your hosting server:

1. MultiPHP Manager – for EasyApache PHP (EA-PHP).

How to Update PHP using MultiPHP Manager

2. Select PHP Version – for CloudLinux PHP Selector (Inherit or ALT-PHP).

Your hosting account/server may have one or both interfaces available.

Method 1: Configuring/managing your domain with EasyApache PHP

1. Login to your cPanel. You may login to your cPanel by going to https://your-domain.tld/cpanel or https://cpanel.your-domain.tld. Alternatively, you may login to your cPanel account through the Serverfreak Client Area. You may refer the guide here: https://help.serverfreak.com/en/article/how-to-login-to-cpanel-from-client-area-1piug5r/

2. In the top right search bar, search for "MultiPHP Manager" and click on it. You may refer screenshot below:

   
   

   
   
3. Once inside the "MultiPHP Manager" page, select the domain for which you wish to upgrade/downgrade the PHP version by clicking on the checkbox beside the domain name, choose the PHP version from the dropdown menu (Only choose PHP version that begins with ea-phpxx), and click apply.

   
   

   
   
4. To change the PHP value for domains, go to the top right search bar and search MutliPHP INI Editor. Click on it. You may refer the screenshot below:

   
   

   
   
5. Once inside MultiPHP INI Editor, you may select your domain from the dropdown menu, configure the PHP values for your domain and click apply at the end of the page.

   
   

   
   

Method 2: Configuring/managing your domain with Cloudlinux PHP

1. Login to your cPanel. You may login to your cPanel by going to https://your-domain.tld/cpanel or https://cpanel.your-domain.tld. Alternatively, you may login to your cPanel account through the Serverfreak Client Area. You may refer the guide here: https://help.serverfreak.com/en/article/how-to-login-to-cpanel-from-client-area-1piug5r/

2. In the top right search bar, search for "MultiPHP Manager" and click on it. You may refer screenshot below:

   
   

   
   
3. Once inside the "MultiPHP Manager" page, select the domain for which you wish to use Cloudlinux PHP version by clicking on the checkbox beside the domain name, choose inherit from the dropdown menu and click apply.

   
   

   
   
4. Once the PHP version for the selected domain has been set to "Inherit", go to the top right search bar and search for "Select PHP version".

   
   

   
   
5. Once inside the "Select PHP Version" page, you may select the PHP version and PHP extensions for the domains that are set to inherit (Do note that the PHP version set is applied to all domains in your hosting account that are set to inherit in MultiPHP Manager). Once configured, you may click Apply.

   
   

   
   
6. To change the PHP values for the domains that are set to inherit, on the same page, click on Options:

   
   

   
   
7. Once in the Options tab, you may configure the PHP values, and they will be applied automatically.

   
   

   
   

FAQ(s)

Q1: I cannot find Select PHP Version in cPanel. What should I do?
Your hosting account may be using EasyApache PHP instead. Try accessing MultiPHP Manager.
If neither interface is available, contact support for assistance.

Q2: Why can't I select a particular PHP version?
The PHP version may not be installed, enabled or supported by us.
Please contact us if the version you require is unavailable.

Q3: Will changing PHP versions affect my website?
Yes. Older applications, themes or plugins may not be compatible with newer PHP versions. This could cause errors or prevent certain website functions from working.
We recommend backing up your website before making changes.

Q4: Will changing PHP versions affect all my domains?

• MultiPHP Manager: You can normally select the PHP version individually for each domain.
• CloudLinux PHP Selector: The selected version generally applies to the hosting account's domains using PHP Selector.

Q5: Can I switch back to my previous PHP version?
Yes, provided the previous version is still available in your cPanel interface.

Need assistance?

If you are unsure which PHP management interface to use, or if your desired PHP version is unavailable, please contact our support team.
We will be happy to check your hosting configuration and assist you with the PHP version change.

Updated on: 13/11/2026